Special Olympics Maryland

08/26/2026

Special Olympics Maryland's Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages birth to 7 years old. Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking, and throwing. Young Athletes offers families, teachers, caregivers, and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children.

Another great resource is the Young Athletes App. It is available on APPLE and GOOGLE PLAY. Get personalized activities based on your child’s development, access health resources, and chat directly with other families in your area. The Young Athletes app is for families and caregivers of young children, with and without ID.

08/25/2026

“I got into running reluctantly after a health setback to help regain some stability and coordination. After sticking with it for several months, I couldn’t think of a better way to make all the work worth it than by signing up for our SOMD Baltimore Running Festival team. In my 4+ years of working for SOMD, our athletes have showed me time and time again how hard they work year-round in the sports they love. It made perfect sense to challenge myself this year, run the marathon, and raise money so our athletes can continue to have opportunities to train and compete. Each athlete’s story is inspiring in their own, unique way, and all the motivation we need to finish our races. If you’re looking for a reason to participate, look no further than team SOMD. Join us in supporting SOMD’s mission and our 26,112 athletes and Unified teammates!” - Kyler Mellott

Join Kyler and sign up today at somdrunning.com

08/24/2026

Comment which color you think is the official SOMD red! 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5?

08/22/2026

Back to school or back to the regular routine—healthy sleep habits keep you performing at your best!

Quick tips for a Healthy Athlete:
✅ Set a consistent bedtime
✅ Limit screens 30 mins before bed
✅ Avoid caffeine 4+ hours before sleep
✅ Wrap up workouts 3 hours before bed

Prioritize your rest! 💤

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

We’ve got that “almost Friday” feeling!
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What are your plans for the weekend?

08/19/2026

"Last year's Baltimore Running Festival reminded me why I do this work. Running alongside Amanda, one of our Special Olympics Maryland athletes, as she ran every step of the 5K, was so inspiring. I'm not a runner, but I was determined to keep up and cross the finish line with her. Every one of our athletes shows that same commitment as they train and compete year-round. Being part of our SOMD running festival team is a great way to support our mission and our athletes." - Sharon Perfetti

Join in on the fun and sign up today at somdrunning.com

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Join Abby Digilio tonight at 7 PM for this month’s Move Meeting workout over Zoom. https://bit.ly/4wN49dl